Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Diego, CA

  • The list below includes 224 free or cheap things to do in or near San Diego, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bus Tours and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fort Rosecrans Cemetery to Torrey Pines State Reserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Diego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
  • The list below includes 224 free or cheap things to do in or near San Diego, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bus Tours and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fort Rosecrans Cemetery to Torrey Pines State Reserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Diego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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Escape room takes place in a gnome house setting as seen in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings
10.8 Miles
97% 768 votes
Visitor Centers 7430 1/2 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Clients of We Love Tourists experience La Jolla on Segways. These machines are safe, stable and make it easy to cover large distances without exhaustion. We Love Tourists also offers walking tours of attractions such as Sea World.
10.8 Miles
67% 15 votes
Comedy Clubs 916 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Serving as both a satellite location for the Comedy Store in Hollywood and a local comedy club, the Comedy Store La Jolla acts as a prominent venue for standup comedy in the area. National headliners perform every weekend and local comedians play on Sundays and Wednesdays.
10.9 Miles
91% 68 votes
Parks 4901 Mt Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA 91943 MoreLess Info
Upon reaching the top of Mount Helix Park, visitors will be able to overlook the city as well as the ocean. The park is a popular spot for weddings, driving tours, hiking and yoga.
10.9 Miles
96% 46 votes
Parks Mt Helix Drive, La Mesa, CA 91943 MoreLess Info
Recognized as one of San Diego's premier landmark parks for it's city views is Mt. Helix Park. The park offers star gazing events, picnic areas, walking trails and is dog friendly.
10.9 Miles
40% 30 votes
Dog Park 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91944 MoreLess Info
Located within Harry Griffen Park, Canine Corners Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with three separate dirt fields for dogs of different sizes. The park offers dog waste bags, drinking water, picnic tables, benches and trees.
10.9 Miles
40% 15 votes
Soccer Field 9586 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
La Mesa Indoor Soccer is a regulation sized indoor soccer arena that hosts a variety of leagues for both youth and adult players. The facility provides officials and scheduling, and offers refreshments.
10.9 Miles
25% 12 votes
Parks 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
With 53 acres to explore, Harry Griffen Park offers visitors a wide range of amenities, from horseshoe pits, to picnic areas, to an off-leash dog park. The park has a 360-seat amphitheater that hosts an annual summer concert series.
11.0 Miles
84% 359 votes
Kayaking 2216 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
With Hike Bike Kayak San Diego, visitors can tour native coastline by kayak with experienced ecological guides that work professionally as biologists. During the tour, visitors have the opportunity to kayak by seals, dolphins, and whales.
11.0 Miles
78% 517 votes
Kayaking 2199 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
With La Jolla Kayak, visitors can join kayaking excursions to explore the region's caves, spot ocean life like whales and leopard sharks, or enjoy the sunset from the sea. Each kayak trip includes a quick lesson for operating the kayak.
11.0 Miles
93% 244 votes
Kayaking 2164 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
With La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks, visitors can explore the region's coastal sea caves with an experienced guide. During the tour, visitors will encounter coastal wildlife like seals, pelicans, and bat rays.
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